Aakarshan Beauty Parlours

This shop is in Niphad, which is a bit of a distance out in the Nashik district. Being in a place like this, everyone knows everyone else. Aakarshan Beauty Parlours isn't some big city establishment. It’s a local spot where the women from the town come to get their hair trimmed or sorted out. The building is simple and we’ve tried to make it comfortable, even if it’s not modern. We have the basic equipment needed for daily beauty needs. Sometimes the power goes out in town, so we just wait it out or use whatever light we can get from the door. It’s a practical place. We don’t have a lot of space for waiting, so people usually just stand around or come back later if we are full. The floor is tiled and we spend a lot of time sweeping it. It’s just the reality of running a shop in a town like Niphad. We see the same people at the market and then they come here. It’s not about being fancy; it’s just about getting the work done right. Most of the day is spent listening to the local gossip and making sure the scissors stay sharp. We are on one of the regular streets, so it’s easy for anyone in the area to walk over. It’s a modest little parlour with regular hours and a bit of a slow pace that suits the way things go around here.